Crafting Quality Systems for Each Phase of Drug Development with Carlos Yuraszeck
The FDA Group's Nick Capman sits down with Carlos Yuraszeck, an accomplished leader in biopharmaceutical compliance, operations, and quality assurance, with a specialized focus on driving innovation and efficiency in cell therapy manufacturing.
With over two decades of dedicated service in the biopharmaceutical industry, most recently serving as the Head of GMP Manufacturing at the Astellas Institute of Regenerative Medicine, Carlos provided profound insights into the pivotal role of phase-appropriate quality systems in managing drug development from research to commercialization. Our discussion focused on how these systems facilitate the rapid delivery of treatments to patients in urgent need.
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Carlos Yuraszeck is a distinguished leader in biopharmaceutical compliance, operations, and quality assurance, specializing in cell therapy manufacturing. Over his extensive career spanning more than two decades, Carlos has significantly impacted the biopharmaceutical industry through his leadership in various pivotal roles. As the Executive Director of GMP Operations at Astellas Pharma US, he led the transformation of research groups into fully operational GMP manufacturing facilities. Earlier, as Senior Vice President of Technical Operations at Talaris Therapeutics, he managed operations focused on groundbreaking organ transplantation therapies. At Celgene, Carlos directed clinical production and supply, where he scaled up manufacturing operations to support the delivery of life-saving CAR T-cell therapies. His tenure in the industry is marked by a commitment to excellence, deep regulatory knowledge, and strategic oversight, which have driven the successful development and commercialization of novel therapies. Carlos's leadership style emphasizes collaboration, transparency, and continuous learning, aiming always to enhance patient outcomes and advance the field of biopharmaceuticals through innovative and efficient manufacturing practices.
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